Former WWE star addresses alarming harassment after recent backstage controversy
Summary
– Nixon Newell revealed she’s received multiple death threats after the AEW Collision incident
– The former WWE star said the threats came from fans reacting to her alleged backstage walkout
– Newell denied reports of any argument with Megan Bayne and called out ongoing online toxicity
Nixon Newell has spoken out once more regarding the AEW Collision controversy, this time revealing that the backlash has escalated into personal threats. During a recent Twitch livestream, the former WWE star said she’s now receiving death threats from fans over the incident.
“It’s lovely waking up to death threats again for standing up for what we believe in and looking out for the company,” Newell said, visibly frustrated. She explained that this type of harassment isn’t new to her, but admitted that the latest wave of messages has been alarming. “I had multiple today. I got three today, and it’s always with the IWC. So it is what it is,” she added, referring to the Internet Wrestling Community’s reaction online.
The situation stems from reports that Newell and Miranda Alize left AEW Collision before the show, having been told their match would only last three minutes. Later rumors suggested there was tension between Newell and Megan Bayne over alleged miscommunication during a previous tag match. Newell, however, has firmly denied that any argument occurred.
“No, we had no disagreement,” she told Fightful Select. “Miranda and I are really the only ones that have the details about how yesterday went.” Her comments highlight how quickly wrestling speculation can spiral into real-world harassment.
What began as a misunderstanding about booking time has now turned into something far darker. For Newell, the issue is no longer about AEW’s creative process—it’s about personal safety in an era where online abuse has become a disturbing trend among passionate fanbases.
